ClearBridge Investments released its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter, reporting US equities’ strong but volatile performance. The S&P 500 Index returned 2.7%, while the Russell Midcap Growth Index declined 3.7%. The strategy maintained a disciplined long-term investment philosophy with a balanced, highly active share approach.

In the letter, ClearBridge Growth Strategy highlighted TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a connectivity and sensor solutions manufacturer. TEL had a one-month return of 0.63% and gained 64.36% over the last 52 weeks. On January 9, 2026, TEL closed at $231.60 per share with a market capitalization of $68.22 billion.

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) contributed to the fourth-quarter outperformance, driven by balanced portfolio construction and strong stock selection. The company specializes in electronic components, connectivity, and sensor solutions, benefiting from secular trends in automotive and industrial businesses. The strategy’s exposure to AI and technology also supported results amid increased volatility.

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds. However, 60 hedge fund portfolios held TEL at the end of the third quarter, up from 47 in the previous quarter. While TEL has investment potential, certain AI stocks may offer greater upside potential with less downside risk. For an undervalued AI stock benefiting from current trends, check out the free report on the best short-term AI stock.

Read more at Yahoo Finance: TE Connectivity plc (TEL) Benefitted from Secular Trends in Its Automotive and Industrial Sectors